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Students attend Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing in Mount Vernon, New York, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 29% of those who applied in 2005.
Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 139 students at Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"TO PROVIDE AN EXCELENT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE, WHicH WILL ENABLE ITS GRADUATES TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF SOCIETY BY PREPARING INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING WHILE LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT."
More complete details are provided below.
Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing - Mt Vernon Hospital
53 Valentine St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
http://hopfer.org/homepagehop.cfm?id=47&SubDomain=true
Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 57 | 1 |
In 2005, Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 139 students (80 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 63% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 2 | 29% | 1 | 50% |
| Women | 6 | 2 | 33% | 1 | 50% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,944 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2217800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $77,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $77,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dorothea Hopfer School Of Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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